“The qualification for Russia 2018 is very important, because Ghanaians are used to the world cup and we have to do everything possible to seal a qualification. There are a lot of positive things the nation get whenever the Black Stars get a world cup qualification,” he added.

On the weather condition in Tamale, Nyantakyi said: “I don’t think the weather condition will have negative effect on the team, though it is very hot in Tamale. If there are reports indicating that the weather condition will affect the Black Stars players what about the Ugandans who just arrived for the game? The players are fired for action because they know what it is at stake.”

He concluded: “We thank Ghanaians for their support, we want them to continue with their support and I’m calling on Tamale fans to fill in the stands and I’m sure Black Stars will beat Uganda.”